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T187 MCA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,490 mi
Last recorded155,490 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 MCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 155,490 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 189,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 187,407 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 184,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 180,704 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 180,704 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 173,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 167,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 163,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 157,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 145,756 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 145,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 139,933 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing and also slightly noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2009 135,398 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 135,388 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 132,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 126,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 114,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s spot light not working †

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T187 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T187 MCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T187 MCA registered?

T187 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T187 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T187 MCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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